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Mrs. Flores from Camden, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wanted for Reading

Help me give my students with special needs and their peers materials to decorate for our book fair and books to take home.

  • $218 goal

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My Project

My coworkers and I are going to once again organize a free book fair for our school during Literacy Week in early March. This year, we are going with a country western theme for our Prekindergarten students. A book fair can offer numerous benefits for young children. I am asking for cowboy hats, Level-A books, decorations, and other supplies so the students can have an enjoyable experience.

Book fairs provide an opportunity to promote literacy at an early age.

Exposure to books, even before children can read independently, helps foster a love for storytelling, language, and reading. Book fairs expose young children to a variety of books, including picture books, interactive books, and those with vibrant illustrations. This exposure contributes to the development of their early literacy skills. We are a Title I school district in a city plagued by poverty. By having a free book fair with books that we collect, students can pick out their books to keep at home—without any cost to their families.

A book fair with a diverse selection of books allows children to explore different themes and topics, expanding their understanding of the world. Book fairs can involve parents and caregivers. This interaction between parents and children around books fosters a positive attitude toward reading at home. Book fairs provide an opportunity for children to engage with books in a hands-on manner. Introducing children to love books at an early age helps to cultivate a reading culture. When children associate books with positive experiences, they are more likely to develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mrs. Flores Early Childhood Development Center Grades PreK-2

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Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Camden, NJ View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Xtinmee 30 Pack Kids Cowboy Hat with Red Bandanna Western Cowboy Costume for Birthday Masquerade Party Cosplay (Red, Dark Brown) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
48 Pack Cowboy Hat and Bandana Set, Cowboy Hats for Boys Girls Felt Cowboy Party Hat Cowboy Western Bandanas for Party • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Scholastic Little Leveled Readers, Set A • Quill.com $30.99 1 $30.99
GoodtoU Drawstring Bags Bulk 48 Pcs Drawstring Backpack Bulk String Backpack Draw String Bags Pack Cinch Bags for Gym • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
Horse Temporary Tattoos 124 Pcs (8 Sheets) Horse Tattoos for Kids Birthday Party Supplies Favors Tattoos Stickers Super Cute Gifts Party Decorations Girls Boys Classroom School Prizes Themed • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Hxezoc Pin The Tail On The Horse Game for Kids Large Horse Poster Party Games for Kids Birthday Party Decorations Horse Party Games Supplies - 36 Tails Stickers • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89

Materials cost

$152.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$184.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.58

Total project goal

$217.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $217.21

4 Donors

-$210.15

Donations toward project cost

-$184.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.52

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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